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Introduced
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
In Committee
09/11/2024
09/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement of a service-connected disability to furnish veterans with medical care outside of a State, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024, aims to eliminate the requirement of a service-connected disability for veterans to receive medical care outside of their state through the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Foreign Medical Program. The bill also directs the VA to update its payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer reimbursements for the care and services provided under this program, and requires the VA to assess the feasibility of contracting with a non-Department entity to build a network of providers to deliver the care and services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9177/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9177/BILLS-118hr9177ih.pdf |
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